Sewing for the Beginner

In this class, you will learn the basic techniques of garment construction and fitting. You will complete at least one basic sewing project and expand your knowledge and abilities for performing basic sewing techniques. Students will learn how to set up and thread the sewing machine, wind the bobbin and load it in the machine; sew a seam, follow the seam guide, adjust stitch length, reverse the stitching, change a needle; follow a basic/simple sewing pattern and learn to choose appropriate fabric for projects; properly use and understand basic sewing terminology; and choose appropriate fabric for projects. Students must provide their own sewing machine and supplies (Approximately $15 for pattern. Fabric, thread, etc. is a separate cost).

Flex Delivery Method

For your safety and convenience, we now offer our professional certificate courses in this new format.

Flex:

Do you prefer to learn in our classroom or the comfort of your home? With our new Flex course format, you decide what works best for you. Our courses are taught live at a specific day and time in our clean, socially-distanced classroom and are simultaneously broadcast to our virtual classroom. With this flexible format, you choose one option when you register: to join the instructor in the physical classroom or join the class meeting remotely. Either way, you get the same quality instruction from an industry professional in a live meeting with other learners.